Atty. Stephen B. Shapiro
Stephen B. Shapiro focuses on the practice of construction law, public contracts and commercial litigation.
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Stephen B. Shapiro is a construction attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Admitted to practice in Virginia, Virginia State Bar, New York, New York State Bar Association, and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at The George Washington University (J.D., 1988) and University of Maryland (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen B. Shapiro focuses on the practice of construction law, public contracts and commercial litigation
- Building on his experience representing contractors, public and private owners, architects, engineers and construction managers, he has developed extensive legal experience in all aspects of government and commercial contracts, construction procurement, contract administration, bid protests, claims, dispute resolution and litigation, regulatory compliance and subcontractor, supplier and surety relations
- Mr. Shapiro also has significant experience with legal issues arising from building defects and mold
- Mr. Shapiro is the Practice Group Leader of Holland & Knight's firm-wide Construction Industry Practice Group
- He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Associated General Contractors of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. and is a frequent speaker on topics that are relevant to the construction industry
- He also has published numerous professional articles and contributed to several industry text books
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Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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